Warner Emanuel Skomars, 85, of Charlotte, NC passed away on February 10, 2022. He was born in St. Luke’s Hospital of Duluth Minnesota, on February 24, 1936. Warner graduated from Duluth East High School in 1954 and the University of Minnesota-Duluth with a Bachelor of Science Degree on 9 June 1961. He proudly...
By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Editor
A few months ago, before the cold precluded our doing so comfortably, I was sitting outside with an icy drink in my hand, enjoying the last of New England’s nice weather for the season.
As I sat, scanning my surroundings as I usually do, I heard...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After qualifying for the state tournament for the 39th consecutive season on February 12 (excluding 2020-2021) with a 4-1 victory over rival Holliston, the Westwood High School varsity boys hockey team returned to Canton Ice House on Wednesday to host Hopkinton.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Although it had already been open for some programs that didn’t require furnishing, last Monday afternoon, the Islington Branch of the Westwood Library officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Despite frigid temperatures, a large crowd gathered to listen to Town Administrator...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Walpole High School girls varsity hockey entered Monday’s senior night contest with Medfield with zero room for error. Sitting at 7-10-0 with three contests left on the schedule, every game is a must-win for the Timbs...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Thanks to a three goal third period, on Friday night at the Skating Club of Boston, the Norwood Mustangs beat the Walpole girls hockey team, 3-1. With the loss on what was Norwood’s senior night, the Timberwolves dropped to 7-10 on...
Susanne Cawley brought the Hometown Weekly to Vero Beach, Florida, ‘My second favorite place to be besides Walpole, Mass!’
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Left to right: Maureen Callahan, Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC) and Needham Women's Club Member; Lt. Belinda Carroll, Needham Police Dept. and co-chair of DVAC; and President Betsy Millane of Needham Women's Club.
Recently the Needham Women's Club presented a donation of $500 to Needham's Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC)...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Needham High School girls varsity basketball traveled to Westwood on Sunday to square off against Canton in the Riley Winter Classic.
Needham jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead, thanks to a pair of hardworking buckets in the paint by junior...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Because of COVID-19, last year, Needham’s Take Back the Night event, which is traditionally held in February, was forced to be a live-streamed, virtual event rather than an in-person one.
Last Thursday night, it returned to being held as a live event,...
Needham resident Nancy Motley Walton has received the Silver Medal Award for her painting, “Almost There”, in the New England Watercolor Society’s Signature Members Show, judged by internationally-acclaimed artist Keiko Tanabe.
Bringing together the work of 76 of New England’s finest watercolor painters, the show is on exhibit at the...
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With posters taped to the boards, parents holding flowers and an upper level of fans cheering them on, the Wellesley Raiders scored a goal ten seconds into their game against Medfield Saturday night at the Boston Sports Institute. Unfortunately for the Raiders, the Medfield girls...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Walpole High School girls varsity hockey entered Monday’s senior night contest with Medfield with zero room for error. Sitting at 7-10-0 with three contests left on the schedule, every game is a must-win for the Timbs to reach 10 wins and qualify for the...
Medfield's Zullo Gallery is hosting winter art classes for children, beginning on February 26.
There will be two classes, hosted by professional artist and storyteller Kurt Jackson: Drawing & Mixed Media (for students in grades 1-3), which takes place on Saturday mornings from 9-10:15 a.m.; and Cartoons + Clay/drawing &...
Medfield Cub Scout Pack 200 visited the Public Safety Building on Sunday, February 13, hosted by Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Reinemann and Firefighter/Paramedic Jon Kenney. The scouts learned about first aid and what to do in various emergency situations. A favorite of the Webelo den was bandaging each other for simple cuts, bruises, and broken...
The Norfolk County Fire Chiefs Association recently hosted a successful leadership seminar at the Bank of Canton Auditorium.
On Thursday, Feb. 10, the association welcomed over 100 attendees, representing more than 20 fire departments, to the “Step Up and Lead” seminar led by Deputy Chief (ret.) Frank Viscuso.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Dover-Sherborn basketball team had two chances to win at least a share of the TVL title against Norton, the first coming in a challenging loss on the road on February 13. Unfortunately for the Raiders, DS couldn’t close the deal on Tuesday night in...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Dover-Sherborn’s Johnny Bennett, Owen Comiskey, Luke Loeffler and Dan Griffiths put on an incredible performance on Friday at the MIAA Division V meet at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston.
Despite never having competed in the 4x400 relay together, this "makeshift"...
Dover Sherborn Soccer Club is providing an excellent opportunity for local kids to find meaningful work in their own back yard through the Genesis Referee Program (GRP).
The Genesis Referee Program (GRP) got its start in Danvers through Jeff Chambers and Janet Gargan, both USSF certified referees. The organization’s purpose...
Sherborn resident Jill Anderson will be among more than 75 artists participating in the 2022 New England Watercolor Society Signature Members Show, to be held from January 29 to February 27. Bringing together the work of many of New England’s finest watercolor artists, the show will be held at the Guild of Boston...
